ZoomZoom Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 (edited) I just ran across an older .38 super in nice shape that's set up like my guns were back in the day [late 80's].....Bo-mars, comp, ambi saftey, etc. With the comp, I'll have to shoot Open right? But is there a class these days for comp guns with open sights or will I need to install optics on it? Edited August 2, 2006 by ZoomZoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSabbath Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 (edited) I just ran across an older .38 super in nice shape that's set up like my guns were back in the day [late 80's].....Bo-mars, comp, ambi saftey, etc.With the comp, I'll have to shoot Open right? But is there a class these days for comp guns with open sights or will I need to install optics on it? Yeah, you'll be in Open. The supers today hold around 28 rounds with extended magazines. Plus, they have C-More red dot sights. You might a little out-gunned with your old rig, but just go have fun and see what's out there. I started shooting 17 years ago, so I know what kind of guns you're talking about. I'm shooting in Production myself. Just a Glock-17 with a Vanek trigger, metal sights and some skateboard tape. I'm having more fun now than ever. Wecome back! Edited August 2, 2006 by BlackSabbath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I just ran across an older .38 super in nice shape that's set up like my guns were back in the day [late 80's].....Bo-mars, comp, ambi saftey, etc.With the comp, I'll have to shoot Open right? But is there a class these days for comp guns with open sights or will I need to install optics on it? If you are talking USPSA. you are in the open division against hi-cap 38/9's with optics. No other place for a comp gun in that game. Go take a look at the USPSA website (www.uspsa.org) and click "rules" Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 You will need optic's, same class w/ comp, & at least 28rds in the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Probably with only a new barrel, sans comp, you have a perfect minor Single Stack division gun. maybe you need 10 rd mags and you might need a "real" holster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 It just seems a shame that all those "developmental" pistols, like any with a comp, regardless of caliber, all being singlestack, are not competitive in any class without extensive mods and then it is a maybe, not for certain..sure you can shoot steel with them, but .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Or you can drop $400 on a hicap frame and get it fitted up. That's what happened to almost all the old single-stack raceguns in Super I know of. A few are still around as single-stack steel guns or nostalgia pieces. As soon as Single Stack gets railroaded through, the next thing we're pushing is Open Single Stack (irons only), right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 ZoomZoom, any chance you have some other guns handy? (you sound like you might still have something around ) The sport has grown a few new gun divisions...so that "equipment race" is pretty much over with. (Heck, even in Open Division, the equipment race kinda died out about 10y ago.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomZoom Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 (edited) Thanks for the input folks. I went to USPSA and read the bad [for me] news. 23 round supers!!! I had a hard time keeping track of a single stack super when I was youg and knew everything. I don't stand a chance now. Sounds like I'd be better off going the single stack route or production/limited with a new barrel or different gun. No race guns laying around. I sold em all off including a comped super that would group 3/4" prone at 25 yards. I don't own that gun yet I was just thinking.......... gun, belt holster, mag pouches and 6 mags for $650. Edited August 2, 2006 by ZoomZoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 To go to single stack, add $250 for barrel and bushing, $60 for front sight installed onto the slide. It may be cheaper to go with a new gun with up to date equipment. Sorry, no nostalgia class in USPSA (yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomZoom Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 (edited) What about shooting SS minor with just a new barrel on the thing? At least it would get me back in the game with a big cash out lay [for now!] Sorry, no nostalgia class in USPSA (yet). I never expected to be this old and 49 ain't old [so I'm told]. Edited August 3, 2006 by ZoomZoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 What about shooting SS minor with just a new barrel on the thing? At least it would get me back in the game with a big cash out lay [for now!]Sorry, no nostalgia class in USPSA (yet). I never expected to be this old and 49 ain't old [so I'm told]. ZoomZoom - Welcome back! Believe it or not, there are shooters here who literally didn't know that double-stack 1911s weren't always around. I remember seeing a gun like yours for the first time. The guy was shooting 160 grain LRNs through it, and it looked like a choo-choo train as he traversed the targets. If you decide to get this gun - and it does sound like a good deal - it might be cheaper to amputate the comp than get another barrel. If the front sight is on the slide, you'd be done with the mods. If the front sight is on the comp, you'd obviously have to have one installed on the slide. With some fresh mag springs and a recoil spring, you'd be ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomZoom Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 (edited) Reminds me of when I was making major with a 130 gr. [if I remember that far back!] jacketed bullet. The gun was the first complete comp gun made by Caspian. Not knowing better they had throated the barrel. Unburned powder would build up in the comp and then burn off about every 4-5 shot. I guess it looked pretty crazy. People then picking brass would FREAK when they saw the bulged cases caused by the throated barrels. Starting with new P+ cases I NEVER had a case even crack let alone come apart. *sigh sniff sniff* The "good" old days....... Gotta call about that gun today and see what happens. Bummer... Hard to figure out what's going on with the slide/comp fit. Looks like they cut the slide back so the comp would recess into it. That would mean a new slide. Might still be an ok deal though. Edited August 3, 2006 by ZoomZoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Looks like an early Clark comp..and they probably did cut the slide back a bit, but you can whittle on a bushing and it might work w/o buying a new slide... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Looks like an early Clark comp..and they probably did cut the slide back a bit, but you can whittle on a bushing and it might work w/o buying a new slide... A Commander bushing might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSabbath Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Reminds me of when I was making major with a 130 gr. [if I remember that far back!] jacketed bullet. The gun was the first complete comp gun made by Caspian. Not knowing better they had throated the barrel. Unburned powder would build up in the comp and then burn off about every 4-5 shot. I guess it looked pretty crazy. People then picking brass would FREAK when they saw the bulged cases caused by the throated barrels. Starting with new P+ cases I NEVER had a case even crack let alone come apart. *sigh sniff sniff* The "good" old days....... Gotta call about that gun today and see what happens. Bummer... Hard to figure out what's going on with the slide/comp fit. Looks like they cut the slide back so the comp would recess into it. That would mean a new slide. Might still be an ok deal though. Damn...I AM old!!! I 've owned some of that Ernie Hill Speed Leather!!! In Black of course....I still have my angled mag-pouches. That was trick stuff back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomZoom Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Oh....to heck with it....Looks like I'm shooting Open..... .38 comp gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_pinto Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 There you go!! Just make sure when you can find brass to buy ALL of it. I have a friend who shoots .38 and appearantly brass is scarce. Good luck.. If you live around OK, look us up at okcgunclub.org. Big club, lots of shooting. Now get you a good shotgun and AR so you can shoot 3-gun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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